Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has welcomed the leaders of Djibouti and Somalia to the city of Jigjiga, signaling a renewed diplomatic effort to bolster cooperation across the Horn of Africa.

President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh of Djibouti and Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud were received by the Prime Minister at Garad Wilwal Airport on Saturday morning. The high-profile gathering of the three East African heads of state is being framed as a powerful symbol of solidarity, highlighting a shared commitment to regional collaboration and collective security.

The summit serves as a practical demonstration of Ethiopia’s ongoing initiatives to promote peace, stability, and mutual economic growth within the region. By meeting in Jigjiga, the leaders are underscoring a unified approach to the complex challenges facing the Horn, positioning the talks as a cornerstone for future regional stability.

Consultations between the leaders are expected to deepen the strategic ties that bind the three nations, with a particular focus on strengthening trade, security, and diplomatic relations. This diplomatic push is seen as a critical step toward achieving greater developmental integration and ensuring long-term prosperity for the neighboring countries.